Visual meaning of 'nearest'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of nearest: Physically close.

adjective

Physically close.

"The nearest grocery store is just around the corner. "

Visual illustration of nearest: Close in time.

adjective

Close in time.

"The end is near."

Visual illustration of nearest: Closely connected or related.

adjective

Closely connected or related.

"The deceased man had no near relatives."

Visual illustration of nearest: Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; intimate; dear.

adjective

Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; intimate; dear.

"a near friend"

family human person character

Visual illustration of nearest: Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling.

adjective

Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling.

"a version near to the original"

Visual illustration of nearest: So as barely to avoid or pass injury or loss; close; narrow.

adjective

So as barely to avoid or pass injury or loss; close; narrow.

"a near escape"

position situation

Visual illustration of nearest: Approximate, almost.

adjective

Approximate, almost.

"The two words are near synonyms."

Visual illustration of nearest: (in relation to a vehicle) On the side nearest to the kerb (the left-hand side if one drives on the left).

adjective

(in relation to a vehicle) On the side nearest to the kerb (the left-hand side if one drives on the left).

"The near front wheel came loose."

vehicle position technical

Visual illustration of nearest: Next to the driver, when he is on foot; on the left of an animal or a team.

adjective

Next to the driver, when he is on foot; on the left of an animal or a team.

"the near ox; the near leg"

position direction animal

Visual illustration of nearest: Immediate; direct; close; short.

adjective

Immediate; direct; close; short.

"The nearest bus stop is two blocks away. "

position direction place

Visual illustration of nearest: Stingy; parsimonious.

adjective

Stingy; parsimonious.

"He was so nearest with his allowance that he never bought himself anything, even when he really needed it. "

character moral value attitude business economy

Visual illustration of nearest: Closest to.

preposition

Closest to.

"Mercury is the planet nearest the Sun."